Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
Disparage and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disparage" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
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| people | castigate people | disparage people |
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Disparage and Castigate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/disparage
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